Honoring the Memory of
    Jean Childs Young

    About Jean Childs Young

    The fund is named in loving memory of Jean Childs Young’s lifelong dedication to children at Families First and beyond. Jean guided the work of Families First through her service on the Board of Directors for many years. Jean also co-founded the Atlanta/Fulton County Commission on Children and Youth. In 1978, President Jimmy Carter appointed Jean as chair of the American committee of the UN International Year of the Child. Jean also advocated for the well-being of children through the Children’s Defense Fund and UNICEF.

    The Jean Childs Young Resilience Fund for Women & Children

    Families First established the Jean Childs Young Resilience Fund for Women & Children to respond to the immediate needs of single mothers and their children who are struggling with complex challenges.

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    Community Empowerment Baby Shower

    Each spring, Families First hosts the Jean Childs Young Community Empowerment Baby Shower, an inspiring afternoon of advocacy and fundraising in support of the Resilience Fund. This event directly addresses the immediate needs of women and children in our community. View the gallery from the 2025 Baby Shower below.